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My Recent Posts · Jul 26 09 7:38 PM

Oof, Lunk, falling asleep would never have passed on my watch. My mom and my little brother and I watched Shock Theatre together every Saturday night in '62, all 52 weeks even the re-runs. The only time we had a problem was when THE MUMMY'S HAND was interrupted for about ten minutes by "technical difficulties". During those ten minutes my brother fell asleep and I went ballistic. How dare he!! How dare he fall asleep during Shock Theatre!! During THE MUMMY'S HAND, for God's sake! My mom had to physically stop me from smacking him back to full wakefulness.

My Recent Posts · Jul 26 09 10:31 PM

I didn't let sleep get me most of the time, but I also remember missing my first chance at THE INCREDIBLE SHRINKING MAN - ouch! Usually, I was able to stay up all night if I had to - but those 2 missed opportunities stand out the most.

My Recent Posts · Jul 27 09 9:28 AM

Jameson281 wrote:
For this "super deluxe" edition, it would be nice if they included the Lux Radio Theater adaptation (with Michael Rennie and Billy Gray), and maybe something with Ray Bradbury discussing the treatment he wrote for a proposed sequel back in the 1980's.

They almost did for the deluxe, signed, laser disc box, (about 1995 I think). I was in touch with the person in charge of the project at Fox, and she thought it would work out great and pushed to have the Lux Radio Theater show included. Unfortunately when she got back to me a few days later she informed me that the thing had already gone to the pressing plant and it was too late. They had their chance to rectify this on the recently released deluxe DVD, but I'm convinced that most of these people are just 'doing a job' and just don't care. Like Joel and the 'bots used to say: "They just didn't care..."

My Recent Posts · Jul 30 09 3:28 PM

I love the scene where he solves the scientist's math problem, and the secretary moves to erase his solution. WHat a great film.

My Recent Posts · Jul 30 09 7:32 PM

I mention this in KEEP WATCHING THE SKIES, but not everyone here has read it. In my dorm at the University of Oregon, there was one TV set, in the dining room. When THE DAY THE EARTH STOOD STILL was telecast (on a network; I think it was the second airing), I went down to the dining room to watch it, assuming I'd be the only one to do so. Every seat was taken, and people were standing against the walls.

My Recent Posts · Jul 30 09 11:58 PM

Just goes to show how popular it is. It's a good story, good characters, and differs in that humans are the danger, not the alien.

My Recent Posts · Jan 27 10 2:38 PM

This from CNN.....The Day The Earth Stood Still makes the top 15 list of most influential soundtracks

Most influential movie soundtracks selected

Posted: 02:04 PM ET

It's hard to think of certain movies without their soundtracks. "Saturday Night Fever's" John Travolta pounding the pavement to "Stayin' Alive." Janet Leigh getting slashed in the shower to those terrifying strings in "Psycho." Dustin Hoffman looking blank as Simon & Garfunkel plays in "The Graduate."

As a way of celebrating the music that makes the movies, Turner Classic Movies (like CNN, a division of Time Warner) has put together a list of the 15 most influential movie soundtracks.

Along with "Saturday Night Fever," "Psycho" and "The Graduate," the list includes:

- Max Steiner's score for "King Kong";
- Sergei Prokofiev's music for "Alexander Nevsky";
- Bernard Herrmann's score for "The Day the Earth Stood Still";
- the soundtrack of "Blackboard Jungle," which included "Rock Around the Clock";
- Elmer Bernstein's compositions for "The Man With the Golden Arm";
- the Beatles' and George Martin's music for "A Hard Day's Night";
- John Barry's legendary "Goldfinger";
- Ennio Morricone's haunting "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly";
- the classical and modern compositions of "2001: A Space Odyssey";
- Isaac Hayes and J.J. Johnson's music for "Shaft";
- the oldies but goodies that filled "American Graffiti";
- and John Williams' score for "Star Wars."

Herrmann's two listed works established the model (which, by now, is cliche) for science fiction and horror movies, respectively. "Goldfinger" wasn't the first appearance of Monty Norman's James Bond theme, but used it creatively - and also inspired dozens of copycats.

My Recent Posts · Jan 27 10 3:43 PM

The shot that introduces Carpenter to the other characters in the boarding house was so cool, eerie yet impressive.. Oh, and Hugh Marlowe is such a bozo in this movie! and I mean that in the sense of his character and the actor who played him. This film prejudiced me against him, even when I saw him in other films. Warren is right when he wrote that Patrica Neal's character was too smart for him.

My Recent Posts · Apr 5 10 8:12 AM

photos lost...

My Recent Posts · Apr 14 10 11:04 AM

Rare Pics:

My Recent Posts · Apr 14 10 12:30 PM

is that last pic from this film? I don't recognize the scene or anyone in it.

My Recent Posts · Apr 14 10 12:56 PM

Maybe not, Charles. It may have been mixed in with them. Looks like Michael Rennie on the far left?

BTW, I had double-posted a photo, so now this one in question is the last pic.

My Recent Posts · Apr 15 10 4:45 PM

Rakshasa wrote:
Maybe not, Charles. It may have been mixed in with them. Looks like Michael Rennie on the far left?

BTW, I had double-posted a photo, so now this one in question is the last pic.

I think the photo is from DAY THE EARTH STOOD STILL.
It has the number 824 (production number?) on it as does the shot of Gort at the top of the same batch of stills...

...and Michael Rennie seems to be wearing the same suit.

Jim Aupperle

My Recent Posts · Apr 15 10 5:03 PM

Good call, Jim. Thanks.

My Recent Posts · Apr 15 10 11:51 PM

Perhaps it's from a scene that was cut out of the release print.

My Recent Posts · Apr 16 10 2:47 AM

Rakshasa wrote:
More Rare Pics:

All I can say is if somebody jammed a pole up my alimentary canal, I'd be screaming, too...

My Recent Posts · Apr 17 10 7:26 PM

Charles Thaxton wrote:
is that last pic from this film? I don't recognize the scene or anyone in it.

It's from a scene that was planned and rehearsed but never filmed. It takes place between Klaatu's departure from the boarding house and his arrival at Barnhart's office under military escort. Klaatu is taken to a police station for questioning and is waiting in line, growing more nervous by the minute, when there's a temporary distraction. Someone suspected of being the "spaceman" (who was beaten up as a result) is brought into the station. Klaatu is horrified. Suddenly a military man arrives who says Mr. Carpenter must see Professor Barnhart immediately.

My Recent Posts · Aug 21 10 10:20 AM

A few more stills:

My Recent Posts · Aug 22 10 2:27 PM

The Day The Earth Stood Still star will be on hand along with Jimmy Hunt ( 53's sci fi Invaders from Mars) and Rex Reason ( 50's sc fi classic This Island Earth). Details posted under events!

My Recent Posts · Aug 22 10 6:51 PM

Any film with Aunt Bea in HAS to be good!

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Rick		#81	[-]
Jul 26 09 7:38 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Oof, Lunk, falling asleep would never have passed on my watch. My mom and my little brother and I watched Shock Theatre together every Saturday night in '62, all 52 weeks even the re-runs. The only time we had a problem was when THE MUMMY'S HAND was interrupted for about ten minutes by "technical difficulties". During those ten minutes my brother fell asleep and I went ballistic. How dare he!! How dare he fall asleep during Shock Theatre!! During THE MUMMY'S HAND, for God's sake! My mom had to physically stop me from smacking him back to full wakefulness.
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Lunkenstein		#82	[-]
Jul 26 09 10:31 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	I didn't let sleep get me most of the time, but I also remember missing my first chance at THE INCREDIBLE SHRINKING MAN - ouch! Usually, I was able to stay up all night if I had to - but those 2 missed opportunities stand out the most. "I've resigned. I will not be pushed, filed, stamped, indexed, briefed, debriefed or numbered."
John V		#83	[-]
Jul 27 09 9:28 AM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Jameson281 wrote: For this "super deluxe" edition, it would be nice if they included the Lux Radio Theater adaptation (with Michael Rennie and Billy Gray), and maybe something with Ray Bradbury discussing the treatment he wrote for a proposed sequel back in the 1980's. They almost did for the deluxe, signed, laser disc box, (about 1995 I think). I was in touch with the person in charge of the project at Fox, and she thought it would work out great and pushed to have the Lux Radio Theater show included. Unfortunately when she got back to me a few days later she informed me that the thing had already gone to the pressing plant and it was too late. They had their chance to rectify this on the recently released deluxe DVD, but I'm convinced that most of these people are just 'doing a job' and just don't care. Like Joel and the 'bots used to say: "They just didn't care..."
delgadosaur		#84	[-]
Jul 30 09 3:28 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	I love the scene where he solves the scientist's math problem, and the secretary moves to erase his solution. WHat a great film.
Bill Warren		#85	[-]
Jul 30 09 7:32 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	I mention this in KEEP WATCHING THE SKIES, but not everyone here has read it. In my dorm at the University of Oregon, there was one TV set, in the dining room. When THE DAY THE EARTH STOOD STILL was telecast (on a network; I think it was the second airing), I went down to the dining room to watch it, assuming I'd be the only one to do so. Every seat was taken, and people were standing against the walls.
Edkkakumon		#86	[-]
Jul 30 09 11:58 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Just goes to show how popular it is. It's a good story, good characters, and differs in that humans are the danger, not the alien.
Gorilla At Large		#87	[-]
Jan 27 10 2:38 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	This from CNN.....The Day The Earth Stood Still makes the top 15 list of most influential soundtracks Most influential movie soundtracks selected Posted: 02:04 PM ET It's hard to think of certain movies without their soundtracks. "Saturday Night Fever's" John Travolta pounding the pavement to "Stayin' Alive." Janet Leigh getting slashed in the shower to those terrifying strings in "Psycho." Dustin Hoffman looking blank as Simon & Garfunkel plays in "The Graduate." As a way of celebrating the music that makes the movies, Turner Classic Movies (like CNN, a division of Time Warner) has put together a list of the 15 most influential movie soundtracks. Along with "Saturday Night Fever," "Psycho" and "The Graduate," the list includes: - Max Steiner's score for "King Kong"; - Sergei Prokofiev's music for "Alexander Nevsky"; - Bernard Herrmann's score for "The Day the Earth Stood Still"; - the soundtrack of "Blackboard Jungle," which included "Rock Around the Clock"; - Elmer Bernstein's compositions for "The Man With the Golden Arm"; - the Beatles' and George Martin's music for "A Hard Day's Night"; - John Barry's legendary "Goldfinger"; - Ennio Morricone's haunting "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly"; - the classical and modern compositions of "2001: A Space Odyssey"; - Isaac Hayes and J.J. Johnson's music for "Shaft"; - the oldies but goodies that filled "American Graffiti"; - and John Williams' score for "Star Wars." Herrmann's two listed works established the model (which, by now, is cliche) for science fiction and horror movies, respectively. "Goldfinger" wasn't the first appearance of Monty Norman's James Bond theme, but used it creatively - and also inspired dozens of copycats. Last Edited By: Gorilla At Large Jan 27 10 2:48 PM. Edited 1 times.
delgadosaur		#88	[-]
Jan 27 10 3:43 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	The shot that introduces Carpenter to the other characters in the boarding house was so cool, eerie yet impressive.. Oh, and Hugh Marlowe is such a bozo in this movie! and I mean that in the sense of his character and the actor who played him. This film prejudiced me against him, even when I saw him in other films. Warren is right when he wrote that Patrica Neal's character was too smart for him.
Rakshasa		#89	[-]
Apr 5 10 8:12 AM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	photos lost... Links To All The Classic Monster Stills I've Posted: http://monsterkidclassichorrorforum.yuku.com/topic/30758 Last Edited By: Rakshasa Jul 22 10 4:45 PM. Edited 2 times.
Rakshasa		#90	[-]
Apr 14 10 11:04 AM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Rare Pics: Links To All The Classic Monster Stills I've Posted: http://monsterkidclassichorrorforum.yuku.com/topic/30758 Last Edited By: Rakshasa Jul 22 10 4:50 PM. Edited 2 times.
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Charles Thaxton		#91	[-]
Apr 14 10 12:30 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	is that last pic from this film? I don't recognize the scene or anyone in it. Last Edited By: Charles Thaxton Aug 21 10 11:44 AM. Edited 2 times.
Rakshasa		#92	[-]
Apr 14 10 12:56 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Maybe not, Charles. It may have been mixed in with them. Looks like Michael Rennie on the far left? BTW, I had double-posted a photo, so now this one in question is the last pic. Links To All The Classic Monster Stills I've Posted: http://monsterkidclassichorrorforum.yuku.com/topic/30758
Aupperle		#93	[-]
Apr 15 10 4:45 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Rakshasa wrote: Maybe not, Charles. It may have been mixed in with them. Looks like Michael Rennie on the far left? BTW, I had double-posted a photo, so now this one in question is the last pic. I think the photo is from DAY THE EARTH STOOD STILL. It has the number 824 (production number?) on it as does the shot of Gort at the top of the same batch of stills... ...and Michael Rennie seems to be wearing the same suit. Jim Aupperle
Rakshasa		#94	[-]
Apr 15 10 5:03 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Good call, Jim. Thanks. Links To All The Classic Monster Stills I've Posted: http://monsterkidclassichorrorforum.yuku.com/topic/30758
Monsterpal		#95	[-]
Apr 15 10 11:51 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Perhaps it's from a scene that was cut out of the release print.
Buzz Dixon		#96	[-]
Apr 16 10 2:47 AM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Rakshasa wrote: More Rare Pics: All I can say is if somebody jammed a pole up my alimentary canal, I'd be screaming, too... www.SnokieStories.com www.BuzzDixon.com http://twitter.com/snokiestories
FXRH		#97	[-]
Apr 17 10 7:26 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Charles Thaxton wrote: is that last pic from this film? I don't recognize the scene or anyone in it. It's from a scene that was planned and rehearsed but never filmed. It takes place between Klaatu's departure from the boarding house and his arrival at Barnhart's office under military escort. Klaatu is taken to a police station for questioning and is waiting in line, growing more nervous by the minute, when there's a temporary distraction. Someone suspected of being the "spaceman" (who was beaten up as a result) is brought into the station. Klaatu is horrified. Suddenly a military man arrives who says Mr. Carpenter must see Professor Barnhart immediately. "That which does not kill me makes me vanish." - Jack Griffin
Rakshasa		#98	[-]
Aug 21 10 10:20 AM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	A few more stills: Links To All The Classic Monster Stills I've Posted: http://monsterkidclassichorrorforum.yuku.com/topic/30758
nostalgiabuff.thecaveboard	Star Billy Gray To Appear In The Big Apple This October!	#99	[-]
Aug 22 10 2:27 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	The Day The Earth Stood Still star will be on hand along with Jimmy Hunt ( 53's sci fi Invaders from Mars) and Rex Reason ( 50's sc fi classic This Island Earth). Details posted under events!
bobzilla		#100	[-]
Aug 22 10 6:51 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Any film with Aunt Bea in HAS to be good!
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